We'll be checking out of the hotel in about 30 minutes to start our long journey home. Wednesday morning we were greeted with actual rain. Lots of big fat drops and it was predicted to rain for most of the day. Half of the team decided to head to a mall where they could use wi-fi and get some work done and the other half decided to brave the elements and try some sight seeing. Bryan, Mickie, and Tammy set out for The Heritage Museum which was up in a part of town we hadn't visited yet. A few transfers on the MTR and we were there. Out this way in the less touristy areas, there were fewer non-asians and English was not spoken very well by many people. After an unsatisfying lunch at McDonald's we hit the museum. This was a cultural museum dedicated to the arts rather than a history museum. There were some historical items and they did have a pottery and ironworks section that had pieces that dated back to BC time. There was a special event focusing on creative fashion design and we got to peruse some very interesting articles of clothing. There was also an area devoted to the Chinese Opera. After a couple hours, we decided to check out the
Kowloon Walled City. The weather was not too bad. Windy and a few spits of rain, but not a downpour. This was a good thing as we ended up walking there. The walled city is now a park that is very serene and pretty. It originally was a tiny military post that was then occupied by poor people who built buildings on almost every square inch and when there was no more space, starting adding vertically. There was one original structure still in place and it was the main garrison house from the military post. It now housed some photographs and historical writings. When we were finished with the park, we took a short walking tour of this part of the city. There were several schools in the area and there were youth in their different school uniforms walking everywhere. It was neat to tour a place well outside the normal tourist spots of Hong Kong and Kowloon. After 8 hours of touring fun, we decided to head back to the hotel to figure out dinner and to rest our sore feet. However, there really was not any rest for the weary as we only took about 30 minutes to rest before walking over to a mall to find dinner, and then walking around a few different streets looking for souveniers. All of the walking isn't a bad thing. We probably still have a few Chapati's to work off and we are going to be on planes for a combined time of 14 to 15 hours. Won't be much opportunity to be walking then.
This trip has been a great opportunity and an awesome adventure. We sincerely thank all of you for your continual prayers for all aspects of our journey along the way. We have kept you all close in our hearts and thougths and we are eagerly anticipating seeing you all soon.
Chalo!
Kowloon Walled City. The weather was not too bad. Windy and a few spits of rain, but not a downpour. This was a good thing as we ended up walking there. The walled city is now a park that is very serene and pretty. It originally was a tiny military post that was then occupied by poor people who built buildings on almost every square inch and when there was no more space, starting adding vertically. There was one original structure still in place and it was the main garrison house from the military post. It now housed some photographs and historical writings. When we were finished with the park, we took a short walking tour of this part of the city. There were several schools in the area and there were youth in their different school uniforms walking everywhere. It was neat to tour a place well outside the normal tourist spots of Hong Kong and Kowloon. After 8 hours of touring fun, we decided to head back to the hotel to figure out dinner and to rest our sore feet. However, there really was not any rest for the weary as we only took about 30 minutes to rest before walking over to a mall to find dinner, and then walking around a few different streets looking for souveniers. All of the walking isn't a bad thing. We probably still have a few Chapati's to work off and we are going to be on planes for a combined time of 14 to 15 hours. Won't be much opportunity to be walking then.
This trip has been a great opportunity and an awesome adventure. We sincerely thank all of you for your continual prayers for all aspects of our journey along the way. We have kept you all close in our hearts and thougths and we are eagerly anticipating seeing you all soon.
Chalo!
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